One week before the international break Cocu handed a start to Marco van Van Ginkel, who had returned to full fitness, and in-form Siem de Jong kept his place in midfield. Bart Ramselaar dropped to the bench as PSV took on the KNVB Beker finalists from Arnhem.

PSV tried to kill off the game but when they failed to double the lead, they opted to control and dominate the game. Substitute Jürgen Locadia unleashed a vicious shot on 75 minutes but hit the bar with the keeper well beaten.

Room made a vital save to prevent Siem de De Jong from scoring a second goal and the goalkeeper pushed Van Ginkel’s effort away for a corner with five minutes remaining as PSV comfortably held on for a 1-0 win.